Reservations Agent
London (Greater London) Hotels - Restaurants
Job description
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE AND ALSO THE WORLD'S LEADING AIRPORT HOTEL. - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
Annual Salary Up to £26,000
A WORLD OF REWARDS
· Smart uniform provided
· Free and healthy meals when on duty
· Grow your Career your next position could be Reservations Manager
· Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
· A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
· Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
· Team Member Referral Program
· High street discounts: with Perks at Work
· Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
· Discounted dental and health cover
· Free Parking
· Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
What will I be doing?
· As a Reservation Agent, you will serve as the first line of inquiry for room reservations within the hotel. A Reservation Agent is responsible for offering excellent customer service, options, and other solutions to meet Guest and customer needs. Specifically, a Reservations Agent will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
· Convert, quickly, inquiries into contracted business
· Respond, positively, to sales inquiries to develop future sales leads
· Identify sales leads, as appropriate
· Respond to all customers in a highly professional manner, including ensuring all reservations are completed accurately and to the Guest's expectation
· Provide prompt and efficient service while maintaining the hotels brand standards and developing of the Reservation team
What are we looking for?
A Reservations Agent serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
· A passion for delivering great customer service
· A highly professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills
· Outstanding administration and organizational skills
· Intermediate computer proficiency
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
· Previous experience in a Reservations environment
· Tertiary qualifications, or other collegiate-level degreequalification in a business discipline
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.
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